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I won’t be needing this FC Vacuum Wiper motor. Anyone need one? I don’t know how well it works (or not), so I would just ask you pay for shipping. It includes the cable and the mounting bolts (not shown). I don’t know how the FC vacuum wiper motor differs from other jeep vacuum motors, if they are different at all.
More progress made, as the passenger seat bracket holes were drilled (studs were rusted) and the stock brackets look appear to fit perfectly.
However the driver’s side holes, due to some previous patches and brittle metal, aren’t visible. So, I am attempting to estimate their location. The rough distance I measured is from the front of the hat channel bracket just behind where the seat posts rest to the seat brackets shown below. The 16 1/4 inches might be a little short. Anyone have the correct measurement for a circa 1960 FC-170?
Here is the driver’s seat from underneath, per Will’s question:
Here’s an example from another FC-170 with the same brackets (from this post):
Passenger seat:
UPDATE: Blaine shared this Ghost Army image of a jeep that appeared on the Messynessychic.com blog back in 2015.
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Original post March 13, 2021: This pic reminds me of the Ghost Army documentary I mentioned back in 2019. The photo below shows a combled-together fake jeep. I’m still hoping to find some better photos of a Ghost Army inflatable jeep. Dummy tank photos are much easier to find. The photo was taken November of 1944 in Wongabel, Queensland, Australia.
This photo appeared on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2382510764/permalink/10158078411510765/
This is an unusually haunting postcard with a jeep. The original was painted in 1945 by Donald Friend (see image at the bottom).
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“THE JEEP FERRY 1945 AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL CANBERRA ACT ART CARDS POSTCARD”
Original art:
This may be sold soon, as there was a note from eBay that someone had this in their cart, but it could be a ‘make offer’ situation. No matter, still an unusual card with a jeep. It is currently priced at $18.95.
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“Postcard with corner and edge wear. Also has some creasing in left corners.”
Here’s a jeep postcard based on prototype jeep from Camp Croft. There were several other postcards of real prototypes related to Camp Croft that were also issued.
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“WWII Era Camp Croft South Carolina Parachute Battalion, The Jeep Patrol Vintage Postcard”
Dave is looking for an industrial f-head bell housing, though it is unclear if a stock bell housing will also work. If you have something and, ideally, aren’t too far from Minnesota, email him at dcfranz @ gmail.com (remove spaces from around @).
“Looking for a SAE #4 Bell housing that would attach to a Willys’ fhead. So it would be used for an industrial application. I don’t know for sure that there ever was one, but I was thinking about re-powering a unit with one of my extra motors.”
Tom shared this Jeepster Commando that sounds road ready.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/466879802502898
“304 V8,automatic transmission, lots of work done. New floor and rocker panels. Good mechanical condition. Top comes off, and it’s ready for summer cruises.”
Blaine forwarded the auction results of this GPW, which hit $22k. While it has incorrect limbs, the sale did include some combat rims.
David is selling this nicely modified late model wagon (Parkway?). If interested, call cell at 203 812 0770 or email daveolds442 @ gmail.com (remove spaces from around the @). This does not have a title; bill of sale only.
“The location of the vehicle is Wallingford Ct.
Supper clean wagon frame is spotless and mechanically is sound. Fresh rebuilt 350 Chevy roller cam 10 to 1 compression.
Maybe 400 miles on the engine. Nice interior.
Power steering hydraulic clutch.
the state of Connecticut took the Missouri title and I can only give a bill of sale.
It’s about 90% done the bumpers need chromed and the wiring on the new steering column needs to be completed. Needs sending unit for fuel gauge and speedometer.”
This may be a good build, but only two angles of pics provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1327749708615357
“1953 Willys, CJ 3B, it has a 225 odd fire V6 with 100 miles on it had a SM 465 transmission, warn overdrive mated to a Dana 18 transfer case. GM power steering this jeep is built right.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
This runs and drives and includes an overdrive. I’m sure someone will recognize that dash; I think it fits nicely in there. The WILLYS over the radio is a nice touch, too. Thanks to TJ for sharing.
“1949 willlys truck. Late 60s small block chevy. Original 3 speed with overdrive. Working pto winch new brakes and bearings on front end does not have power steering or brakes. Runs and drive good 6500”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $50,000.
(02/02/2024) Mike shared this modified truck with some nicely done work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/240318725741790/
“Custom pickup, built LS 5.3 motor,4l60e trans, air conditioning, electric windows, Custom fleetside bed, Custom chassis with independent frt suspension, narrowed rear-end with coilovers.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6300.
This flatbed truck appears worth a look.
“1962 Willys Jeep Truck. Runs and drives. Original drive train with the 226 ci straight-six and manual transmission. We have a fair amount of paperwork for the work that’s been done over the years. It’s a pretty solid pickup. There are a few rust spots, it’s not a show truck. Floor pans are better than decent with a few small holes. It starts right up and idles great. Tires are good. Paint is decent with the exception of the hood and roof where the clear has seen better days, and in the rocker areas where there is some rust bubbling. I’ve tried to be overly honest with the description, and I’m sure I’ve missed something, but I think you’ll be pleased to see it in person. Sold AS IS. Title in hand. Cash only. Pick up in Cumberland, MD.”
I am pretty sure we’ve seen this one before?
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1206474207177844
“1964 Jeep FC150 Runs – Drives – Stops as it should. Freshly painted additional frame included, in great condition. PTO installed Full custom made stainless steel bed and tank. Runs great! Door catches need some adjustment.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Thanks to TJ for sharing this truck. It appears to have potential.
“No title Not currently running Mileage 55K? 226 Super Hurricane, 6 cylinder 4WD”
This is a custom build, perhaps on a 57 chassis of some kind?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1091801921909003
“Selling my one of a kind farm jeep. With a ford 302 V8…… jeep runs and drives has no brakes has air shocks on it….. jeep is to rusty to see the road again…. jeep comes with a plow… the jeep was a farm buggy I have to many projects and am cleaning up some. Asking $2500. Call and ask questions”
TJ and Andy both shared this wagon that includes a winch and overdrive.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/484646400800007
“1957 willys wagon. Needs complete restoration. Have Title. 6cyl super hurricane, 3 speed, 4×4, overdrive, pto wench, push button radio.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/247270289549336/permalink/1512518646357821/
“47 willys. Willing to sell. I bought in hopes to restore but I just don’t have the time. No title. Engine does not move. It does hold coolant though. I drained oil and coolant last year in hopes to start on it but then had a major surgery that made me stop. Located northeast Nebraska. Not sure the worth of it so I’m taking offers”
Some pics from this weekend’s progress. The first is the completion of the flip-down fuse box. Fuse boxes often have to be put in awkward locations, so I thought I would try a flip down box, which stays hidden most of the time, but can be dropped down with a single long pin removed (still need to make that pin, but the two small bolts do the trick for pics).
I really don’t know how well this will work, but figured it was worth a try.
A closer look at the fuse box bracket. The hinges are some kind of cabinet door hinge (I think); Dad had a container of these hinges for some unknown purpose.
Here are some pics of the accelerator brackets. The one on the left acts as a guide for the accelerator cable (the red/green wire is a stand-in for that. The left bracket also acts as an anchor point for the spring. The right bracket rotates, in this perspective, clockwise when the pedal is depressed. The bolt and spring acts as an adjustable stopper for fine tuning.
Not the best pic, but this shows how the gas pedal connects to the hem joint, how it goes through the floor, and how it then connects with the cam bracket.
This brochure from Canada is from CS 5-57X. There was a US domestic form CS 5-57, but it was very different.
This is the front of the flyer:
This is the back:
The brochure opens vertically into this:
The brochure then opens horizontally into this:
This shows the back fully opened:
This Canadian version of Form No. 59-03 highlights the “Maverick” model, while the US Domestic version did not (see example at bottom).
Here’s a comparison between the Canadian and US Form No. 59-03: (sorry for the poor quality of the right image .. it turns out I don’t actually have that brochure)..
UPDATE II: Here’s another, similar ‘streamlined’ jeep posted by Mike Haines on Facebook. Note that this one appears to use a standard windshield and, thus, has a flatter cowl than the ones seen below:
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UPDATE FROM Jan 7, 2021: This post has been updated with a better version of the video:
The photos below are snapshots from the above video. They resemble the jeep shown below that was built by Wayne K. Pike. It was built by members of the 9th Service Squadron at the 13th Army Air Base on the island of Moratai. Note that it has a chrome/stainless trim strip absent from the car featured in the Popular Mechanics article below.
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ORIGINAL POST FEBRUARY 11, 2013: You can view the entire Popular Mechanics’ issue on Google.
Dec 1945 Popular Mechanics Page 6 Streamlined Jeep
Dec 1945 Popular Mechanics Page 72 Jeep with Odd Body
Dec 1945 Popular Mechanics Page 77 Men using Jeep like a plow horse
Dec 1945 Popular Mechanics Page 73 Men us jeep to fix propeller
Dec 1945 Popular Mechanics Page 70 Fixing Jeep Frame
This postcard documents a group of International Harvester Scouts that were transformed into off-road tour vehicles. They operated out of Lyons, Colorado.
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“Jeep Tours Postcard Peaceful Valley Lodge Guest Ranch Colorado CO PM 1974”
